Nola said her son had popped the question across the road from Notre-Dame in the city of love, before turning his focus to the next leg of the WSL and his bid to climb higher up the rankings.

"He's very happy and if anything's going to help his cause, that's (happiness) going to be a big factor," Nola said.

"We're hoping (for a Coast wedding), but I have no idea.

"He loves home but it depends on what they want and what Ashley wants."

The news capped off an incredible year for world No.5 Wilson, after his much-publicised heroics at South Africa's Jeffreys Bay in July when he paddled towards close mate Mick Fanning, who was fending off a great white shark.

The actions of both men have earned them joint nominations for The Don awards and other accolades.

"It's been an amazing year and there's still a lot more to come," Nola said.